CEO of Boston Dynamics to Step Down, as Hyundai’s Robot Strategy in Focus

CEO of Boston Dynamics to step down, as Hyundai’s robot strategy in focus

By Heejin Kim and Jihoon Lee SEOUL, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Robert Playter, chief executive of Hyundai Motor ​Group’s robot affiliate Boston Dynamics ‌is stepping down, the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company said on its X account. Shares of Hyundai Motor rallied 5.9% in Seoul trading on ‌Wednesday ​as the leadership ⁠change spurred market expectation ⁠that the automaker intends to accelerate commercialisation of its robot business. “The stock appea…

Boston Dynamics CEO to step down after more than 30 years with the company. Read the staff memo.

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down from his chief executive role after more than 30 years with the robotics company. Sophia Tung Robert Playter told staff in a memo on Tuesday that he would step down as CEO on February 27. Playter first joined Boston Dynamics, a robotics startup, in 1994. He’s leaving shortly after the company’s unveiling of the Atlas humanoid robot. Boston Dynamics’ Robert Playter is stepping down as CEO after…

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after six years

Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his role effective immediately and leaving the company on February 27th, as previously reported by A3. Under Playter's leadership, Boston Dynamics navigated its way through an acquisition from Softbank that brought it to Hyundai in 2021, and it launched a new all-electric version of its humanoid Atlas robot in 2024. Just a few days ago, the company posted …

Boston Dynamics veteran and CEO steps down after more than 30 years with company. Read the staff memo.

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down from his chief executive role after more than 30 years with the robotics company.Sophia TungRobert Playter told staff in a memo on Tuesday that he would step down as CEO on February 27.Playter first joined Boston Dynamics, a robotics startup, in 1994.He's leaving shortly after the company's unveiling of the Atlas humanoid robot.Boston Dynamics' Robert Playter is stepping down as CEO after six y…

Boston Dynamics CEO steps down as robotics firm looks for new leader - The Boston Globe

Robert Playter has run the company since 2019, when he took over for founder Marc Raibert as chief executive.

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter steps down after 30 years at the company

Robert Playter announcd he is leaving Boston Dynamics after 30 years at the company in various roles, including six years as CEO.